The Nikon D70 is compatible with >90% of all Nikon F-mount lenses ever
made!

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Nikon D70 Manufacturer Overview

Amazing
eBook!

Peter iNova is quite possibly the best "how
to" author writing about digital photography today, and his new Nikon
D70 eBook is one of the most amazing tutorials I've yet seen,
written by anyone, on any subject. With over 440 pages and 1100 photos/illustrations,
it's an absolute steal at $49.95. Check
it out, this is the best $50 you can spend on your D70!

Useful Book!

The Nikon D70 is a phenomenal camera, an amazing picture-taking
machine for the price. If you want to really learn how to use
it, I highly recommend Dennis Curtin's Short
Course in Nikon D70 Photography. - As a new Nikon D70 owner, you
can't possibly make a better investment of $20-35!)

The new Nikon D70 is just the latest in a long line of impressive photographic tools from one of the leaders of the photo industry. Long an established leader in the film world, Nikon is a name that is immediately associated with professional and quality photography. Though immediately identifiable with professionals, they are recognized as a maker of quality cameras for consumers as well. Their pro line of film cameras includes the legendary F3, continuously produced for over 20 years now, and new legends in the making, like the F5 and F100, known for their toughness and advanced features. In the digital world, the Nikon D70 continues a tradition of innovation that dates back to the early days of the Coolpix 900, and continued when Nikon rocked the SLR arena with their original D1 several years back.

Despite its position as a strong competitor in the "budget" end of the d-SLR market, the Nikon D70 offers advanced features such as wireless TTL remote flash control and sophisticated tracking-autofocus modes right out of the box. (Achieving the wireless TTL remote flash operation in particular would require the addition of several hundred dollars' worth of accessories to most of the Nikon D70's competitors.)

As more "bargain" digital SLRs begin to appear on the market, the Nikon D70 increasingly stands out for its rugged build, its advanced feature set, and the quality of the ED-glass lens that's bundled with "kit" versions of the camera. It's also the fastest camera in its class: With a fast memory card, the Nikon D70 can shoot continuously (without pausing) at 3 frames/second until the card is filled. Like other recent, higher-end Nikon digital SLRs, the Nikon D70 is compatible with the new AF-S lenses, as well as almost the entire range of previous F-mount AF Nikkor optics.

So, at the end of the day, what do you get? Compared to the previous D100 model,
The Nikon D70's lower price is great, but what (if any) compromises were made
to achieve the lower cost, and do those differences lead to any reduction in
image quality? Read on for our detailed analysis! (We'll give you a hint though
- There are precious few compromises to be found anywhere in the Nikon D70.)

High Points

Cameras Similar to the Nikon D70

If you're looking at the Nikon
D70, here are some similar models to consider: